Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woolworth Building
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999
1. Woolworth Building Marker
Frank W. Woolworth, 1852-1919, original president of F.W. Woolworth Co., built this “Cathedral of Commerce” of Gothic design in 1913. Cass Gilbert was architect. Its sixty stories rise 790 feet and one inch above the street and until 1931 it was the highest office building in the world.
Plaque erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust
Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 42.75′ N, 74° 0.474′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Broadway, New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: November 6, 2009 (a few steps from this marker); July 10, 2015 (a few steps from this marker); February 7, 2012 (a few steps from this marker); February 5, 2008 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bridewell 1775-1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 30, 2000
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Woolworth Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Woolworth Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Woolworth Building. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The Magificent 1913 Woolworth Building -- Broadway at Park Place. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026
2. Woolworth Building Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026
3. Woolworth Building Marker
Marker is over and beyond the gray car in the middle ground
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026
4. Woolworth Building Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2001
5. Woolworth Building, January 2001
The twin towers of the World Trade Center beyond.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999
6. The gargoyle of F.W. Woolworth, counting his nickels.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 328 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 5, 6. submitted on February 6, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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